Nick Drake was an English singer-songwriter known for his gentle guitar playing and soft, plaintive voice, which has posthumously inspired a wide audience and many musicians. Born on June 19, 1948, in Yangon, Myanmar (then Burma), he grew up in a musical family and was educated at Marlborough College and later at Cambridge University. Drake's music career was short-lived, with only three main studio albums to his name, all of which received little commercial success during his lifetime.

His debut album, "Five Leaves Left," was released in 1969, followed by "Bryter Layter" in 1970, and, finally, "Pink Moon" in 1972. Each album showcased Drake's intricate guitar work and distinctive, melancholic songwriting, but it wasn't until years after his tragic early death at age 26 in 1974 that his work began to be appreciated widely. The posthumous compilation "The John Peel Session," which features recordings from his appearance on John Peel's radio show, and the individual track "Place to Be" are evocative examples of Drake's introspective and hauntingly beautiful style. His music continues to resonate deeply with listeners, influencing artists across various genres and cementing his legacy as a timeless figure in folk music.

Genres

British Folk

Folk

Melancholia

Singer-songwriter

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Latest Release

Place to Be

Nick Drake

Single - Released July 23, 2021